Stores on Yehuda Halevi Street were told a bonanza would come after 8 years of mere survival in a construction site; so far this has not materialized

Committee said to reach deal with Haredi-dominated municipality to allow excavations in city on Jewish day of rest -- but city council says this won't happen outside extreme cases

Transportation minister says she will take major project away from firm currently constructing both systems, saying it has run over budget and missed deadlines on overground lines